"Just like in the movies, the tires feature embedded metal studs oriented in different directions based on their placement to maximize traction. However, instead of having to install a dashboard button to deploy or retract the studs, the tire is made from multiple layers, one of which has properties that change based on the temperature."
"Studded tires are an effective way to improve grip and handling when driving in slippery conditions caused by ice or snow. But when roads are dry those studs can result in a bumpy, noisy ride and potentially even damage paved surfaces."
"According to a release from the company, and compared to Nokian's Hakkapeliitta 10 tires which have metal studs that can't retract, the Hakkapeliitta 01 tires reduce road wear 'by up to 30 percent' while also improving ice grip 'by up to 10 percent.'"
Nokian, a Finnish tire manufacturer, has developed the Hakkapeliitta 01 winter tire featuring automatically deploying and retracting studs inspired by James Bond movie technology. The tire uses a multi-layer construction with temperature-sensitive material that stiffens in cold conditions, pushing metal studs outward for enhanced traction on ice and snow. When temperatures rise, the material softens and studs retract below the tire surface, eliminating the bumpy ride and road damage associated with traditional studded tires. Compared to Nokian's previous Hakkapeliitta 10 model with fixed studs, the new tire reduces road wear by up to 30 percent while improving ice grip by up to 10 percent. The tire will launch in North America and Europe later this year, with initial focus on Nordic countries.
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